estrada federal

[ɛʃˈtɾadɐ fɛdɛˈɾal]

nounfemininepl: estradas federais

federal highway

1. A major road or highway in Brazil that is maintained and administered by the federal government, connecting different states and regions

We took the federal highway to reach the coastal city.

Pegamos a estrada federal para chegar à cidade litorânea.

2. A trunk road of national importance designated by the Brazilian federal transportation authority

The BR-101 is one of the most important federal highways in Brazil.

A BR-101 é uma das estradas federais mais importantes do Brasil.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

estrada federal / rodovia federal

Standard term used throughout Brazil

São Paulo

rodovia federal

More commonly used than estrada federal

Rio de Janeiro

estrada federal / BR

BR designation commonly referenced

Portugal

via nacional / estrada nacional

Different administrative system; Portuguese equivalent uses EN designations

pegar a estrada federal

seguir pela estrada federal

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